County Route 16 over Little Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreenbrier County, West Virginia · 1.84 Miles N. of CR 16/2 · Structure no. 00000000013A057
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 249
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 16 over Little Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 16 over Little Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 249 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 16 over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 16 over Little Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 16 over Little Creek carry?
About 249 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 16 over Little Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 16 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.